CES 2010- enTourage eDge e-Book Reader

The enTourage eDge is a unique device , its an e-book reader that combines a dual screen format and uses it in a classic book sense that well makes sense. Running the Android OS,  with 4GB of internal memory for storing countless books and numerous Android app. The eDge positions itself differently within its market place as a device that bridges both worlds of the reader and the laptop/tablet.. The practical applications are quite extensive for the eDge, within class rooms, Business meetings, sales enviroment.  enTourage is currently taking pre-orders right now on their site entouragesys.com and it retails for $490 in five different colors. Enjoy the video of the device in action. I personally can’t wait to get my hands on it.

enTourage eDGe™ Specifications

Dimensions: 8.25″ x 10.75″ by 1.0″ (closed)

Weight: approx. 3.0 lbs.

Internal Memory: 4 GB (3 GB for user) up to 3000 books

E-reader File Formats: ePub, PDF

LCD Touchscreen Display Size: 1024 x 600 (10.1″)

E-paper Display Size: 9.7″ e-Ink®(1200 x 825), 16 shades of gray

E-paper Input: Wacom® Penabled®

Operating System: Linux with Google® Android®

Screen Rotation: 90 and 180 degrees

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth capability

Battery Life: 16+ hours utilizing the e-reader screen / up to 6 hours running the LCD screen

Battery Type: Lithium-ion polymer

External Memory: SD card slot, 2 USB ports

Audio and Microphone Jack: 3.5 mm each. Includes internal microphone and speakers.

Audio playback: MP3, WAV, 3GPP, MP4, AMR, AAC, OGG, M4A

Video playback: 3GP, MP4, Adobe Flash Lite (H.264)

Input: Stylus input on e-paper and touchscreen. Virtual keyboard. USB keyboard (optional)